Boxing Links (8-31-11)
Oscar De La Hoya tells of drug use, cheating, thinking of suicide Los Angeles Times “Rock bottom was recently,” the boxing great said in an interview with Spanish-language broadcaster Univision, according to an English-language transcript it provided. “Within a couple of years, just thinking if my life was even worth it. … See all stories on this topic […]
TMZ SAYS VICTOR ORTIZ KNOCKS FLOYD MAYWEATHER OUT…IN THE LOOKS DEPARTMENT
Los Angeles (August 29)…”Vicious” Victor Ortiz‘s STAR POWER just hit new heights. Not only did he make his HBO 24/7 debut Saturday night, but also, early this morning, celebrity gossip site TMZ posted photos of Ortiz almost baring it all in an underwear campaign hotter than the Las Vegas sun. The WBC Welterweight World Champion is currently training for his […]
Seda, Pedraza Dominate While “Under Fire” in Ponce
This past Friday, August 19, a delirious crowd of more than 3,000 people watched an exciting night of Universal Promotions, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, boxing at the Juan “Pachin” Vicens Auditorium in Ponce. In the main event, former world title challenger and Team Puerto Rico’s most experienced member, Cesar “Junito” Seda, Jr. (21-1, […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-17-11)
Heart attack killed 37-year-old MMA trainer Tompkins Toronto Sun Mixed–martial arts trainer Shawn Tompkins poses at the Tap Out Training Center in Las Vegas last month. (Photo by Steve Marcus for QMI Agency) Well-known mixed martial arts trainer Shawn Tompkins died of a heart attack, says his brother-in-law Sam … See all stories on this topic » […]
Hollywood Ending in Hammond for Ring Announcer Treiber
They call it a “Hollywood ending” when the conclusion of a story is just a little too good to be believable. On August 19, Ring announcer Tom Treiber will cap off an incredible 2011 season of ESPN Friday Night Fights – one that saw him become a regular on the show, appearing […]
Alistair “Demolition Man” Overeem announces whirlwind UK seminar tour!
MMA and K1 sensation and current heavyweight Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem will conduct a four day seminar tour of the UK next week. The training sessions are in association with Fighters Inc and MMAWeekender.com Meet, Train and talk to the Heavyweight of the moment! 90 Min Session * 30 Min Q&A * Pictures/Signing Dates […]
Inaugural Maltese Professional Boxing Event Announced
Earlier today the President of the Malta Boxing Commission, former Olympian Alexander Zammit, made the historic announcement that the MBC are to sanction the inaugural professional boxing event in the Republic of Malta. The Micallef Promotions event, which will take place in October, will be co-headlined by WIBA World title and WBF Inter-Continental title bouts. […]
Hudaynazarov & Ahmedov making names on ‘Fire & Fury: Shumenov-Santiago’ card
TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” July 29 telecast live from South Point Hotel Casino LAS VEGAS (July 18, 2011) – Undefeated, world-rated KZ Event Productions fighters Ravshan Hudaynazarovand Gayrat Ahmedov have become as difficult to fight as it is for boxing fans to correctly pronounce and spell their last names. The dynamic duo from Uzbekistan, now […]
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